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Chapter 3

Author: Ojay
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-17 01:33:58

Dealing with the shame

Aria’s pov

I left the dining room with a heavy heart. This is not the first time it is happening but this one hit harder. I pushed it back of my mind as I had to leave for work in the flower shop. I got ready and was about to leave, when my sister popped up in my room.

“Are you still going to work?” She asked vindictively

“Hmm, ya. I get paid to work” i said to her and was about to walk out

“You really think you are better than everyone else, don’t you?” She glared at me

“No I don’t, Diamond. I just want to get to work” I answered her, trying to pass but once again she blocked my path.

“I’m glad Alpha Kael knocked you off your high horse. It was entertaining to see” she chuckled

“I’m glad you were entertained. Now if you would excuse me, I would be late for work” I pushed her aside and walked out of the house speedily to avoid any interactions.

My house was a little far from the town, so I had to walk for 20 minutes everyday to get to work as I couldn’t afford the transportation to the town. Silver claw pack has been successful under the guidance of Kael, he did everything possible to put us in a comfortable state. I always had dreams of ruling by his side but now that dream was crushed under the heavy boots of fate.

I walked quickly into town just so I couldn't be late. Immediately I got to the outskirts of the town, I felt like all eyes were on me. The news about the rejected mate has spread across like wide fire. People look on, some with pity and others with deceit. I pushed through and kept walking to my place of work.

I finally got to the flower shop, I brought out the key and opened it up. I began to set things in order, dusting and watering the plants. Every now and then customers would pop into the store to get something but would bluntly refuse to attend to them or they would mock me and call me names.

I took every insult and every rejection with a smile on my face. Even when I was on the verge of a breakdown. I couldn’t wait for my shift to be over.

After a long shift, I finally clocked out. I went to the nearby cafe to get what to eat and then make my way to the training grounds. I bought a large coffee and some donuts, which I ate to stop the pangs of hunger from growing wider. I saw the stares, the whispers but I ignored it and walked away.

In the training area, people were in clicks but I was always a lone wolf. I did not mind it but people began to take it for arrogance. I stood up and began some exercises to pass time as our training supervisor is not yet with us. Two girls passed by and i overheard them talking

“Did you hear? Alpha Kael is going to make Selene the beta’s daughter the new Luna” the first girl says

“Serious, how did you know that?” Theo other girl asked

“My dad is a chamber chief remember and I heard him telling my mum” she replied

“I’m so happy for selene, she is so kind and good unlike some people who think they are better than everybody” she said while throwing me a side eye.

I ignored them and continued with my training. The training supervisor walked in immediately

“ wolves pair up! It’s a one on one combat for today” sergeant Kelvin screams as he blows his whistle to get started

People paired up and I turned around to look for someone to pair with. Lily, the meanest girl in the class, walked up to me. “ Looking for a partner?” She asked with a smile.

“Hm no thank you” I tried to decline

“Oh so you think you are too good for me?” She asked with her arms folded

“No I don’t, Lily” I said to her

“Who is going first” sergeant Kelvin asked

“We would go first sir!” Lily answered

“Lily, Aria take the stage. 10 minutes for the combat, first to knock the other out wins” he said and we took our position in the circle.

We positioned ourselves in the middle of the circle, people gathered around forming a circle. The fight began, Lily launched at me with speed. I managed to dodged the attack and pulled back

“Come everyone let’s see the Luna fight” she says as she throws another attack at me again. I was fast but not fast enough, she kicked me in my abdomen which sent me flying backwards.

“You are weak, I’m glad you were rejected. Sliver law doesn’t need a clown as a Luna” she says as she walks towards me. I got up, trying to resist defeat

“I’m guessing you still need more beating for you to surrender” she says to me. I spat out blood and looked at her.

“I don’t give up easily” i said to her and ran towards her but she was ready for me, she avoided the hit I threw and in turn kicked me in the back, making me lay face flat on the floor.

She walked over to me, putting her leg over my head as she presses my face deep down into the dirty, “give up, you are no match for me” she said

I struggle to get her off but the more I do the more she presses hard. I was beginning to feel suffocated, then twice on the ground to indicate that I gave up. She did not stop until Kelvin shouted

“Lily, get off her now!” He reprimanded her, she removed her legs and I got up trying to catch my breath

“Behold your Luna everyone” she said and the training field was full of laughter, my face covered with dirt, people pointing and mocking me. I got up and ran out of the field, my eyes filled with tears.

I let them flow as it was long overdue.

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